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| HER Number: | MDV65500 |
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| Name: | FINDSPOT in the Parish of Exeter |
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Summary
A Roman disc brooch, probably dating to the second century AD, was found in the fill of the depression associated with the possible drying oven.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 963 884 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX98NE |
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| Admin Area | Devon |
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| Civil Parish | Exeter |
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| District | Exeter |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | TOPSHAM |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX98NE/195/2
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD (Between))
Full description
Dyer, M. J., 1999, Archaeological Observation and Recording of a Residential Development Between Peel Close and Orchard Way, Topsham, 3-4 (Report - Watching Brief). SDV22720.
A Roman disc brooch was found in the fill of the depression associated with the possible drying oven. It was a plain circular copper alloy brooch, 30mm in diameter with no traces of enamel or gilt and probably dating to the second century AD. The missing pin had been pivoted on twin lugs and secured by a projecting catch.
Sage, A. + Allan, J., 2004, The Early Roman Military Defences, Late Roman Cemetery and Later Features at the Topsham School, Topsham, 36, Fig. 21 (Article in Serial). SDV322088.
Other details: 24.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV22720 | Report - Watching Brief: Dyer, M. J.. 1999. Archaeological Observation and Recording of a Residential Development Between Peel Close and Orchard Way, Topsham. Exeter Archaeology Report. 99.83. A4 Stapled + Digital. 3-4. |
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| SDV322088 | Article in Serial: Sage, A. + Allan, J.. 2004. The Early Roman Military Defences, Late Roman Cemetery and Later Features at the Topsham School, Topsham. Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society. 62. Paperback Volume. 36, Fig. 21. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV65498 | Part of: Roman Corn Drier at Orchard Way, Topsham (Monument) |
| MDV65499 | Related to: FINDSPOT in the Parish of Exeter (Find Spot) |
| MDV67998 | Related to: Roman Military Site in Topsham (Monument) |
Associated Finds
- FDV368 - BROOCH (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- FDV4669 - ORNAMENT (I to Unknown - 43 AD)
Associated Events
- EDV1945 - Archaeological Observation and Recording of a Residential Development Between Peel Close and Orchard Way, Topsham
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 30 2015 5:07PM |
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